Unless Nintendo is clearing stock for a new SKU, it looks like I was wrong about Nintendo pushing bundles and colors before cutting price:
http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=96654
It's kind of hard for Nintendo to deny this one, even though when presented with the image and information above, Nintendo gave their old 'rumors and speculation' statement. This ad is set for September 27th, which means that we will almost assuredly be seeing a nation-wide price drop by the end of this month. And yes, the system still comes with Wii Sports. Thanks to DSkartmasta for the heads up!
"The worst part about these reviews is they are [subjective]--and their scores often depend on how drunk you got the media at a Street Fighter event." — Mona Hamilton, Capcom Senior VP of Marketing
*Image indefinitely borrowed from BrainBoxLtd without his consent.